The devil's claw is native to the Sawannen and Kalahari desert in south-western Africa. The plant has developed an ability to store water in its storage roots because of extreme dryness. The dried roots are also the parts that contain the bitter iridoid glycosides and others. Harpagosit, a phytosterol mixture containing phenylpropanoids, triterpenes and flavonoids, used for medicinal purposes. The devil's claw extract has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. The Clinical studies show good results in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, such as joint pain, osteoarthritis due to rheumatic changes. The condition of the joints is significantly improved, the mobility is increased, the morning stiffness is alleviated, the degeneration of the cartilage is slowed down and the regeneration of the connective tissue in the joints is guided. In case of inflammation, the devil's claw lowers elevated bilirubin and uric acid levels in the blood. Since the African devil's claw contains many bitter substances and bile-forming effect, it is appetite and digestive.
The clinical studies confirmed the regulatory effect on stool for diarrhea and constipation, flatulence, decreased uric acid and cholesterol levels, as well as an agent that stimulates the flow of the limp, thereby detoxifying. Due to the contained sitosterols, the devil's claw has a favorable effect on enlargement of the prostate.
Referring to folk medicine and medical experience, Wikipedia cites the following uses of the African devil's claw: joint pain in Crohn's disease, lumbago, headache, low back pain due to degenerative changes, neuralgia, polyarthritis - chronic inflammatory, chronic rheumatic diseases, tendinitis, soft tissue rheumatism, wounds, Ulcers and boils.
The devil's claw should not be taken in case of stomach irritation, ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, gallstones, in pregnancy, in insulin intake. Composition: Devil's Claw Extract 4: 1, Filler Cellulose, Release Agents: E470b, E551, Gelatin Capsules, Dosage: 1 capsule per day, in case of severe discomfort 3 x 2 capsules
